Ahmedabad Houzz: This À La Mode Flat Has a Minty Fresh Vibe
Thoughtfully harmonised decor, a cool palette and spacious layouts come together for a fresh, serene apartment by UA Lab
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: A family of three
Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Year built: 2020
Size: 145 square metres (1560 square feet); 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Principal architects: Vipuja Parmar and Krishnakant Parmar of UA Lab (Urban Architectural Collaborative)
Photos by Inclined Studio
Muted wood grains, infusions of mint and plenty of sunlight serve as the reigning features of this suburban Ahmedabad apartment.
“The interior concept is defined by minimalist decor, pastel palettes, natural light and spacious zones,” says Vipuja Parmar, principal architect and one half of the architecture firm UA Lab (Urban Architectural Collaborative).
Who lives here: A family of three
Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Year built: 2020
Size: 145 square metres (1560 square feet); 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Principal architects: Vipuja Parmar and Krishnakant Parmar of UA Lab (Urban Architectural Collaborative)
Photos by Inclined Studio
Muted wood grains, infusions of mint and plenty of sunlight serve as the reigning features of this suburban Ahmedabad apartment.
“The interior concept is defined by minimalist decor, pastel palettes, natural light and spacious zones,” says Vipuja Parmar, principal architect and one half of the architecture firm UA Lab (Urban Architectural Collaborative).
The foyer leads into the living room, dominated by a soft, muted palette of wood and grey. The L-shaped seating layout is composed of wooden sofas on two sides, and a pair of complementary armchairs on the third. A small circular coffee table, underpinned by a vanilla area rug, occupies the heart of the layout.
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“The sheer curtain backdrop imbues serenity into the space. We used pastel tones on the furniture joints, tabletops and backrests to offset the solidness of the wood,” notes Vipuja.
Furniture is custom-made
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Furniture is custom-made
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Three panels of glass sliding doors separate the dining room from the living area, affording both visual fluidity and functional demarcation.
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In the dining area, wooden cladding cloaks the walls, while the tabletop, backrests, overhead panels and dados wear a familiar mint veneer.
Dining table and chairs are custom-made
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Ahead of this space, lies a petite family nook, characterised by a dove-grey sectional and a pair of cuboid pouffes. Wooden panels crown the walls.
The family nook’s layout, with its circular coffee table and cream area rug, is similar to the living room in scale and signature.
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A short passage, outfitted with wood-and-mint storage units and a countertop basin, leads to the bedrooms.
In the master bedroom, a sweeping shadow-box mural hosting tchotchkes defines the feature wall. A wooden headboard backgrounds the bed, echoing the wood grain of the mural above.
“We placed a trad bench under the window, to mirror the design of the foyer. The floor wears a high polish, counterbalancing the matte finishes around the room,” says Krishnakant.
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“We placed a trad bench under the window, to mirror the design of the foyer. The floor wears a high polish, counterbalancing the matte finishes around the room,” says Krishnakant.
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A chevron headboard (with an extended frame for hanging a canopy) serves as the focal point of the second bedroom. A wooden vanity to the left of the bed follows the organic wooden scheme, while the aqua painting and an accent planter add pops of freshness to the curated aesthetic.
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“The bench is inspired by the baankdo, a seat with an armrest generally placed at the entrance of traditional Gujarati houses. It works as a waiting area for visitors,” explains Krishnakant Parmar, principal architect and the other half of UA Lab.
Paint: Asian Paints